To best represent Ozy Community Stores before the Benton County Quorum Court, this template is tailored to the specific legislative environment of Northwest Arkansas in 2026.

Benton County currently has a legal quorum of 15 Justices of the Peace (JPs) and is experiencing rapid population growth (reaching ~340,000 residents this year). This report frames your $40,000/month store model as a solution to their Rural Development Authority and Vision 2030 infrastructure goals.

BENTON COUNTY ECONOMIC IMPACT BRIEFING

TO: The Honorable Barry Moehring, County Judge, and the 15 Justices of the Peace

RE: Decentralized Food Infrastructure & Veteran Retention in Districts 1–15

DATE: March 22, 2026

SUBMITTED BY: [Sentinel Name], Ozy Community Stores (ozystores.com)

1. WEALTH RETENTION: Keeping Benton County Capital Local

Benton County is the 2nd largest economy in Arkansas. However, when citizens shop at global big-box retailers, over 80% of those funds leave the state. Ozy Community Stores reverses this “Capital Flight.”

  • Total Store Revenue (Monthly): $40,000

  • Direct Payout to Benton County Producers (70%): $28,000

  • Annual Economic Injection per Store: $336,000 (Directly to local farms/ranchers)

  • Projected Multiplier Effect: Every $1.00 retained in the Ozy network circulates 2.5x more through local feed stores, mechanics, and hardware shops compared to national chains.

2. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION (The 30-Mile Buffer)

With 2026 crop margins facing pressure in rice and cotton, Ozy provides a high-margin “Release Valve” for Benton County’s diversified livestock and produce sectors.

  • Producer Security: We provide stable, 12-month purchase contracts for chemical-free beef, poultry, and raw milk.

  • Land Value Protection: By ensuring local farms remain profitable, we prevent the conversion of historic Benton County agricultural land into high-density developments that strain county road and drainage infrastructure.

3. VETERAN INFRASTRUCTURE (The Sentinel Model)

Benton County has the 2nd largest veteran population in Arkansas (~16,500 veterans). Ozy is a proactive partner in the Benton County Veteran Services mission.

  • Employment: Each Ozy location is a Veteran-Owned/Operated Small Business that provides a stable $30,000 base + performance bonuses.

  • Spouse Empowerment: We employ local military spouses in our remote logistics hub, ensuring high-paying, portable tech jobs stay within county lines.

4. RESILIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY

In accordance with the county’s focus on emergency access and rural development:

  • Emergency Hubs: Each Ozy store maintains a Climate-Controlled Reserve of high-protein food and essential goods, accessible during supply chain disruptions or natural disasters.

  • Decentralized Logistics: Our refrigerated van fleet bypasses the logistics bottlenecks at the I-49 corridor, ensuring rural communities in Pea Ridge, Siloam Springs, and Gravette remain fed.

ACTION REQUESTED FOR THE QUORUM COURT

We request the Quorum Court’s support in identifying Rural Development Authority zones where Ozy “Sentinel Nodes” can be fast-tracked to serve as both economic engines and emergency response points.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ozy D. Murphey, Founder

Ozy Community Stores

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